US Bridges

Bethel School RD over Trib of Grapevine Crk

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1MI W of Denton Tap RD · Structure no. 180570V00030002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,735
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel School RD over Trib of Grapevine Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Bethel School RD over Trib of Grapevine Crk in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,735 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,672 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBethel School RD
CrossesTrib of Grapevine Crk
Location0.1MI W of Denton Tap RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96003, -96.99537
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,735 (2022)
Projected traffic4,672 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel School RD over Trib of Grapevine Crk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel School RD over Trib of Grapevine Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Bethel School RD over Trib of Grapevine Crk carry?

About 3,735 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bethel School RD over Trib of Grapevine Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel School RD over Trib of Grapevine Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.